Specifications for an 18HP model, including track width and gear change position.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\1\ 01-page185 | |
| Date | 23th July 1931 | |
| X5770 SG. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} FROM R. {Sir Henry Royce} RL/123.7.31. C. to W.R. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. to E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} OA. 18HP. SPECIFICATION. I think the suggested track is too wide, and it should be 54" front, 56" rear - i.e. 2" less than 25HP. which is 2" less than the 45HP. It is right (confirmed) to be 2" greater at the rear. Many good specimens now have this feature. We suggested it 3 or 4 yrs.ago, and exists on the 45HP. and 25HP. Should the change gear be central or R.H. The central is less expensive, and is something towards the L.H. chassis, but English buyers seem to prefer R.H. Probably tomorrow EV. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} will complete the specification for Sales criticism. Would it pay us to make a heavy chassis for 'bus or similar work? Using some of our 40/50 parts. One fears there is such strong competition in these small cars, and they are very well done for the money. R. {Sir Henry Royce} | ||
From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).